Self-Realization Fellowship Phoenix Temple
6111 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012-1232
Telephone: (602) 279-6140
Phoenix, Arizona 85012-1232
Telephone: (602) 279-6140
- Meditation Sunday at 9 am
- Inspirational Service Sunday at 10 am
- Meditation Sunday at 6:00 pm
- Meditation Friday at 7:00 pm
Temple grounds open from 9 am - 5 pm every day except Monday
Welcome
This Temple is a branch of Self-Realization Fellowship, founded by
Paramahansa Yogananda
in 1920 to disseminate the scientific method of
Kriya Yoga Meditation.
The Phoenix Temple regularly conducts public inspirational services on
Sundays at 10 am. We offer a number of public lectures and classes,
all of which are free of charge and open to the public.
We hope you will join us!
For more information about Self-Realization Fellowship and our
teachings, please visit our main website by selecting the link below.
New to Us?
If you want to know more about Self-Realization Fellowship and the
Kriya Yoga meditation techniques, the best introduction is to read
Autobiography of a Yogi
, published in 1946 by Paramahansa Yogananda.
One of the goals of the Self-Realization Fellowship teachings is to
reveal the complete harmony and basic oneness of original Christianity
as taught by Jesus Christ and original Yoga as taught by Bhagavan
Krishna; and to show that these principles of truth are the common
scientific foundation of all true religions. If you want to know more
about the Aims and Ideals of Self-Realization Fellowship, please
select the link below.
SRF Lessons
You may also want to sign up for the Self-Realizations Lessons.
The Lessons give Paramahansa Yogananda's step-by-step instructions
in the yoga techniques of meditation, concentration, and energization
that he taught, including Kriya Yoga. For more information, please
select the link below.
Prayer Requests
Prayer is one of the easiest and most powerful ways to serve. You
can practice it anytime and anywhere. Our Guru, Paramahansa
Yogananda, encouraged us to pray regularly for others and the world;
and he started the World-Wide Prayer Circle as a means of
facilitating this. Please note what he had to say about prayerful
service in this booklet:
To request prayers from the SRF World Wide Prayer Circle
anonymously, where monks, nuns and SRF members pray twice a day and
practice our Guru's healing techniques for all the people who have
requested prayers, click the link below. Your name will remain
there for 90 days.
For more urgent or significant life challenges, the Phoenix Temple
Prayer Council offers daily prayer support for devotees or their
family and friends who are in need of physical, mental, or spiritual
healing. Requests are confidential and remain active for 90 days.
Before submitting someone's name, it is recommended to obtain their
permission.
Suggestion Box
We welcome any suggestions you may have to make improvements at the
Phoenix Temple. Suggestions can be on any topic that may be of
interest to you.
"
The Lord responds to all and works
for all. Seldom do men realize how often God heeds their prayers.
He is not partial to a few, but listens to anyone who approaches
Him trustfully.
- Paramahansa Yogananda
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schedule changes, and special announcements by e-mail, please leave
your e-mail address in the above box and click on 'Submit'.
Ministerial Services
If you would like to arrange a counseling appointment, request a wedding, memorial, or christening, you may contact us directly by using this link:
4-Hour Meditation
August 22
On Saturday, August 22 there will be a 4-hour meditation. We begin at 8 am with group Energization Exercises followed by meditation from 8:20 am until 12 pm. Please join us for all or part of this meditation service. You may enter the Temple during the periods of chanting at the beginning of each hour.
Temple General Meeting & Tea
September 6
The Temple will have its General Meeting on Sunday, February 8, immediately following the main service. The meeting will be held here in the Temple and start at 11:15. Your attendance and participation are encouraged and appreciated.
Following the meeting, there will be a Hospitality Tea on the patio. Everyone is invited to stay and enjoy the refreshments and fellowship.
Day of Service
September 19
Our next Day of Service is Saturday, September 19 from 8 - 1 pm. The first hour is an optional (recommended) meditation from 8 - 9 am and then we begin a rewarding day of service and fellowship as we work together to keep our Temple beautiful. At noon, we share a short period of meditation and then close the day by enjoying a wonderful vegetarian lunch. For those who are not able to attend the full Day of Service, please come and join us for as much of the time as your schedule allows. Everyone is welcome.
Bookroom
The Phoenix Temple's Bookroom contains publications from
Self-Realization International Headquarters at Mount Washington,
including books, magazines, audio and video recordings, photographs
and devotional items. Our Bookroom is open after the Sunday
service. The Bookroom is located along the walkway to the
parking lot.
| Sunday: | 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Lending Library
Please visit our Lending Library located next to the Bookroom along
the walkway to the parking lot where you will find Self-Realization
Fellowship publications, recordings and children’s books.
The Library is open after the Sunday service from
11-11:45 am. The Book Return is located on the east side
of the Fellowship Hall next to the entrance.
| Sunday: | 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
Online Conducted
Meditations and Classes
Streaming from Mother Center
Mother Center offers a wonderful selection of online meditations and study groups. Many online meditations are streamed live every day.
"Every person needs a retreat, 'a dynamo of silence' where he may go for the exclusive purpose of being newly recharged by the Infinite."
- Paramahansa Yogananda
Retreats in Southern California
Self-Realization Fellowship's How-to-Live Retreat programs in
Southern California are open to Self-Realization Fellowship members
and friends seeking spiritual renewal and who desire to leave behind
the pressures of everyday life - if only for a few days - to deepen
their awareness of the Divine. The daily Retreat programs provide,
in the words of Paramahansa Yogananda, "a dynamo of silence
where [you] may go for the exclusive purpose of being recharged by
the Infinite."
For more information, click on Groups, and then 'California
Retreats" from the main menu.
Phoenix Temple Recent Events
Check out our Recent Events section. The Phoenix Temple is
pleased to present our recent events in photos, videos and
slideshows. Also check out the archives. Enjoy!
50th Anniversary Event Videos
We are pleased to
announce that videos from the Temple's 50th Anniversary event
are now available on the website.
You can view these
videos by clicking on the Recent Events Photos and Videos
section.
Listen Assist System
The Temple is now able to offer a “Listen Assist System” for those with hearing difficulties. If you would like to use one of these devices, please plan to arrive about 10 minutes before the service begins to allow time to check out the device and receive instructions for use. Any of the ushers or greeters will be able to direct you to the person handling the check out.
Janmashtami
September 3
SPECIAL LIVE STREAM. Brother Chidananda will be leading the service from Mother Center. We will have a special service celebrating the birth of Bhagavan Krishna on September 3 at 6:30 pm. As symbols of your devotion, please bring a flower and a freewill offering in an envelope, which will be offered after the live stream. Everyone is welcome.
Mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya
September 26
On September 26 at 7:30 pm, we will celebrate the Mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya. Mahasamadhi means "great ecstasy". It signifies the union of the soul with the Infinite during a God-realized yogi's final exit from the physical body. Paramahansaji said that such celebrations are great spiritual occasions. The vibrations of blessings from an illumined Master are stronger during these times, as a celebration is also taking place in the astral world. Please bring a flower as a symbol of your devotion and bring a donation (inside an envelope) as a symbol of your loyalty to SRF.
Birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya
September 30
On September 30 at 7:30 pm, we will celebrate the Birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya. Paramahansaji said that such celebrations are great spiritual occasions. The vibrations of blessings from an illumined Master are stronger during these times, as a celebration is also taking place in the astral world. Please bring a flower as a symbol of your devotion and bring a donation (inside an envelope) as a symbol of your loyalty to SRF.
Satsanga Questions
If you have a question about applying Paramahansa Yogananda's teachings in daily life, you may submit it at the link below. Your questions will help shape our Sunday services.
Young Adult's Group
September 13
The Young Adults Group will meet on Sunday, September 13 at 11:15 am in the Fellowship Hall. All young adults (ages 18-40) are invited to join in this hour of fellowship and discussion.
Seniors Group
September 20
The Seniors Group will meet on Sunday, September 20 at 11:15 am in the Fellowship Hall. All seniors (ages 65 and over) are invited to join in this hour of fellowship and discussion.
SRF Book Study Group
Saturdays from 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Please join us for our phone/online book study group on Saturdays from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Our study group focuses on SRF publications written by Paramahansa Yogananda and other SRF monastics. Our current book is "Solving The Mystery of Life." By Paramahansa Yogananda. Please bring a copy of your book with you. We hope you can join us. Everyone is welcome. This is a phone/online meeting only.
Meeting Link: Study Group Online Meeting
Dial in number: (978) 990-5370 Access code: 4826589#
Bhagavad Gita Study Group
Wednesday Mornings
A study group for "God Talks With Arjuna" meets every
Wednesday from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm in the Little Chapel. Please
check the online calendar for exact dates. Everyone interested
in Paramahansa Yogananda's commentary on the Bhagavad Gita
is welcome. Please bring Volume II to the study group.
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